Bentley System introduces OpenTower iQ for Better Telecom Tower Management

• 13 October 2025
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Managing the world’s sprawling network of telecom towers is becoming increasingly complex, with tower owners and operators grappling with constantly changing equipment, evolving compliance rules, and the non-stop pressure to boost performance and return on investment. The core problem, according to industry experts, is a lack of accurate, real-time visibility into what’s actually installed on these structures.

A new solution aims to close that gap. The article highlights how the application OpenTower iQ by Bentley Systems is leveraging drone imagery, digital twin technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) to give operators a comprehensive, verifiable view of their assets.

You can’t manage what you can’t see. Outdated spreadsheets and assumptions are no longer viable for modern tower management. Equipment shifts, tenants change, and field modifications are often poorly documented, leading to a major disconnect between official records and the physical reality in the field.

OpenTower iQ is presented as a unified solution that turns drone survey data and reality modeling into an engineering-grade digital twin of the tower. Key features and benefits of the platform include:

Remote Assessment & AI Detection: Teams can remotely assess and generate a detailed inventory of key assets—including antennas, mounts, cables, bracing, and ground assets—without costly and time-consuming site visits. AI-powered capabilities automatically detect and classify equipment by model and manufacturer.

Structural Integrity: The platform goes beyond asset tracking to analyze the tower’s structural health. Documenting bracing patterns and load paths based on real-world conditions enables a full structural analysis, helping engineers catch potential issues before they escalate and accurately determine capacity limits.

Full Site Visibility: It extends coverage to ground-level infrastructure, mapping foundations, shelters, and ground equipment. This integration links foundation data directly to load calculations, providing a holistic site reference model for smarter planning and compliance efforts.

By providing a continuously updated, accurate digital representation of the tower, OpenTower iQ promises to help teams reduce risk, minimize rework, and make faster, more confident decisions across the entire tower lifecycle—from planning co-locations and upgrades to ensuring regulatory compliance and structural safety. (Read more) (Read more)

The technology represents a critical shift for the industry, moving from reliance on assumptions to certainty, and enabling the efficient management of the infrastructure that keeps the world connected.

• Digital Twin
• iTwin
• AI
• Bentley Systems
• OperTower iQ